Property connotes dominion or right of use, control, and disposition which one may lawfully exercise over things, objects, or land. There are two types of property, namely, real property and personal property. Real property refers to land which includes not only the face of the earth but everything of a permanent nature over or under it. This also includes structures and minerals. However, for the most part, provinces or states have exclusive jurisdiction over the land within their borders, and their laws concerning the kind of interests that can be held and how they are created is not subject to Federal law.

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This page offers syllabi, readings lists and/or links to relevant on-line materials and resources. Includes materials on 'Property' by Professor William Flanagan, Queen's University Faculty of Law (1998-99); 'Real Property by Professor Douglas Harris, University of British Columbia Faculty of Law (Winter, 2002); 'Land Titles' by Professor Bruce Ziff, University of Alberta Faculty of Law (2001); 'Property' by Professor Bruce Ziff, University of Alberta Faculty of Law (2001-02).
Date Last Visited:January 26, 2007

Provides an overview of the legal relationship between a landlord and tenant which is grounded in both contract and property law. Certain landlord and tenant issues are discussed, with primary focus on U.S. law.
Date Last Visited:January 26, 2007

Provides links to sources of real estate law and property transactions. The U.S. law links contain the Federal Fair Housing Act, Fannie Mae, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, state property law statutes. Real estate transaction materials from the Cornell Law School and the Real Estate Network are also included. Links to countries are provided for Australia, Canada, Germany, Scotland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Contains additional links to organizations involved with property law.
Date Last Visited:January 26, 2007